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Platteville man injured in UTV crash

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Platteville man injured in UTV crash

The UTV overturned, pinning him under the UTV. The reporting party assisted in freeing Floerke from under the UTV prior to deputies arriving.

Jul 8, 2025, 8:35 AM CST

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PLATTEVILLE, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – A Platteville man was injured early Sunday morning (July 6) in a UTV crash.

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was notified around 6:30 of the crash at the intersection of Richter Road and Banner Road in Lima Township.

When deputies arrived, they learned Scott Floerke, age 58, was traveling east on Richter Road when he attempted to negotiate a right turn.

The UTV overturned, pinning him under the UTV. The reporting party assisted in freeing Floerke from under the UTV prior to deputies arriving.

Scott Floerke was transported to Southwest Health Center in Platteville and later transferred to UW-Health University Hospital in Madison for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.

Wardens from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources were notified and dispatched to the scene.


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